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NPI (New Product Introduction) is a structured process aimed at ensuring the efficient transition of a new product—whether electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical—from development to mass production. It involves a series of steps that ensure the product's quality, compliance, testability, and manufacturability.
The NPI (New Product Introduction) is a structured process aimed at ensuring the efficient transition of a new product—whether electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical—from development to mass production. It involves a series of steps that ensure the product’s quality, compliance, testability, and manufacturability.

Definition

NPI stands for New Product Introduction, a set of practices involving the planning, validation, and implementation of a new product in the production process. It connects the areas of engineering, R&D, quality, industrialization, testing, and production.

Typical Steps of the NPI Process

  1. Feasibility Analysis (engineering and marketing): technical and commercial study of the product.
  2. Prototyping and Concept Validation: functional tests and design adjustments.
  3. Test Development: definition of test strategy, development of jigs, benches, and test software.
  4. Technical Documentation: creation of drawings, BOM (bill of materials), assembly, and test instructions.
  5. Pre-series / Pilot Lot: small production to validate processes and tools.
  6. Failure Analysis and Feedback: identification of critical points, design, and process adjustments.
  7. Transfer to Production: training, delivery of tools, standardized procedures, and final release.

    Importance of NPI

    • Risk reduction during industrialization.
    • Improvement of the final product’s quality.
    • Greater predictability of costs and deadlines.
    • Facilitates the scalability of production.
    • Integration between engineering, testing, quality, and production.

      Examples of NPI Deliverables

      • Test plan with requirement coverage.
      • Validated test benches and test jigs.
      • Test software with logging and traceability.
      • Functional and production validation reports.
      • Quality control plan and final inspection.
      • Manufacturing and assembly documentation (DFM, DFA, DFT).

        Applications

        The NPI process is fundamental in companies operating in the sectors:
        • Electronic and electromechanical
        • Automotive
        • Aerospace and defense
        • Medical devices
        • Industrial equipment and automation
        • Consumer technology (IoT, wearables, etc.)

          How AJOLLY Testing Supports Your NPI Project

          AJOLLY Testing offers complete technical support in NPI projects, from the initial development phases to the transition to mass production. Our expertise covers all pillars of testing and industrialization:
          • Design and manufacture of custom test jigs, with pogo pins, safety interlocks, and tailored mechanical integration.
          • Development of complete test benches, with instrumentation (NI, Keysight, Tektronix, etc.), electrical integration, and robust mechanical structure.
          • Test software programming (LabVIEW, TestStand, C#), with conditional logic, data traceability, integration with MES/ERP, and operator interface.
          • Consulting in DFT (Design for Testability): analysis of accessibility, programming interfaces, test points, and layout recommendations.
          • Pre-series validation with failure analysis, functional test plans, and comprehensive reports.
          • Technical support and on-line production assistance, ensuring the product is testable, reliable, and scalable.

            In addition, AJOLLY Testing provides advanced test data analysis to identify failure root causes related to the process, machine, or operator, using essential indicators such as:

            • FPY (First Pass Yield) – tracks yield loss at first test cycle.

            • Top Failures – statistics of most frequent failure modes.

            • CPK (Process Capability Index) – statistical assessment of test stability and repeatability.

            • Analysis by station, shift, or operator – detection of deviations during production.

            With this data, our team also supports technical failure diagnostics and provides assistance for rework and repair, with practical guidance, documentation, and continuous improvement.

            With AJOLLY Testing, your NPI is driven by smart data, traceability, and top-tier technical support — from prototype to full-scale production.

            In addition, AJOLLY Testing provides advanced test data analysis to identify failure root causes related to the process, machine, or operator, using essential indicators such as:

            • FPY (First Pass Yield) – tracks yield loss at first test cycle.

            • Top Failures – statistics of most frequent failure modes.

            • CPK (Process Capability Index) – statistical assessment of test stability and repeatability.

            • Analysis by station, shift, or operator – detection of deviations during production.

            With this data, our team also supports technical failure diagnostics and provides assistance for rework and repair, with practical guidance, documentation, and continuous improvement.

            With AJOLLY Testing, your NPI is driven by smart data, traceability, and top-tier technical support — from prototype to full-scale production.

            NPI (New Product Introduction) is a structured process aimed at ensuring the efficient transition of a new product—whether electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical—from development to mass production. It involves a series of steps that ensure the product's quality, compliance, testability, and manufacturability.
            The NPI (New Product Introduction) is a structured process aimed at ensuring the efficient transition of a new product—whether electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical—from development to mass production. It involves a series of steps that ensure the product’s quality, compliance, testability, and manufacturability.

            Definition

            NPI stands for New Product Introduction, a set of practices involving the planning, validation, and implementation of a new product in the production process. It connects the areas of engineering, R&D, quality, industrialization, testing, and production.

            Typical Steps of the NPI Process

            1. Feasibility Analysis (engineering and marketing): technical and commercial study of the product.
            2. Prototyping and Concept Validation: functional tests and design adjustments.
            3. Test Development: definition of test strategy, development of jigs, benches, and test software.
            4. Technical Documentation: creation of drawings, BOM (bill of materials), assembly, and test instructions.
            5. Pre-series / Pilot Lot: small production to validate processes and tools.
            6. Failure Analysis and Feedback: identification of critical points, design, and process adjustments.
            7. Transfer to Production: training, delivery of tools, standardized procedures, and final release.

            Importance of NPI

            • Risk reduction during industrialization.
            • Improvement of the final product’s quality.
            • Greater predictability of costs and deadlines.
            • Facilitates the scalability of production.
            • Integration between engineering, testing, quality, and production.

            Examples of NPI Deliverables

            • Test plan with requirement coverage.
            • Validated test benches and test jigs.
            • Test software with logging and traceability.
            • Functional and production validation reports.
            • Quality control plan and final inspection.
            • Manufacturing and assembly documentation (DFM, DFA, DFT).

            Applications

            The NPI process is fundamental in companies operating in the sectors:
            • Electronic and electromechanical
            • Automotive
            • Aerospace and defense
            • Medical devices
            • Industrial equipment and automation
            • Consumer technology (IoT, wearables, etc.)

            How AJOLLY Testing Supports Your NPI Project

            AJOLLY Testing offers complete technical support in NPI projects, from the initial development phases to the transition to mass production. Our expertise covers all pillars of testing and industrialization:
            • Design and manufacture of custom test jigs, with pogo pins, safety interlocks, and tailored mechanical integration.
            • Development of complete test benches, with instrumentation (NI, Keysight, Tektronix, etc.), electrical integration, and robust mechanical structure.
            • Test software programming (LabVIEW, TestStand, C#), with conditional logic, data traceability, integration with MES/ERP, and operator interface.
            • Consulting in DFT (Design for Testability): analysis of accessibility, programming interfaces, test points, and layout recommendations.
            • Pre-series validation with failure analysis, functional test plans, and comprehensive reports.
            • Technical support and on-line production assistance, ensuring the product is testable, reliable, and scalable.

            In addition, AJOLLY Testing provides advanced test data analysis to identify failure root causes related to the process, machine, or operator, using essential indicators such as:

            • FPY (First Pass Yield) – tracks yield loss at first test cycle.

            • Top Failures – statistics of most frequent failure modes.

            • CPK (Process Capability Index) – statistical assessment of test stability and repeatability.

            • Analysis by station, shift, or operator – detection of deviations during production.

            With this data, our team also supports technical failure diagnostics and provides assistance for rework and repair, with practical guidance, documentation, and continuous improvement.

            With AJOLLY Testing, your NPI is driven by smart data, traceability, and top-tier technical support — from prototype to full-scale production.